Enercare McKinley can make sure your indoor air is fresh, healthy and free of pollutants with solutions like air filtration systems and humidifiers/dehumidifiers.
If you’re tired of low air quality interfering with your feeling of comfort, let Enercare McKinley identify what products and services will provide the most cost-effective solution. We can produce a complete Home Health® Report. You can minimize the threat of illness, respiratory symptoms and even the spread of mold or mildew!
Inquire about your free Home Health Report today, or give us a call at 780-474-1481 for more information.
Indoor air quality refers to pollution in your Edmonton home or workplace. The density of airborne pollutants can be 2–5 times greater than outdoors. Since most people spend the vast majority of their time inside and breathe roughly 3,000 gallons of air each day (according to the American Lung Association), this can ultimately lead to problems.
Depending on your specific air quality concerns, solutions consist of:
Some of the most prevalent sources of pollutants include Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) such as cleaning or personal care products, fuel-burning utilities and kitchen appliances, and particulate matter like dust, pollen and smoke.
Absolutely. Pollutants and particulate matter can expose you to illnesses and worsen respiratory conditions, primarily for children and the elderly. For certain contaminants like carbon monoxide gas, the effects may even be lethal.
Resolving indoor air quality challenges can lead to a host of benefits to your health and well-being, such as:
If you find yourself cleaning each day or coughing frequently, your indoor air may be the reason why. According to EPA studies, indoor pollutants can reach concentrations as much as 100 times higher than the air outdoors. You can determine your indoor air quality by arranging a Home Health® Report consultation with Enercare McKinley.
Each family has their own perception of home comfort, especially if someone in your Edmonton home has breathing or other respiratory issues. You may have a need for a single product like a high-efficiency air filtration system, or multiple. Enercare McKinley can help you find the right pairing of equipment.
No. HVAC air filters differ in quality and design, and several have exclusive features. We usually support using the filter your HVAC manufacturer recommends pairing with your system. All filters are assigned MERV ratings on a scale from 1–20. MERV is short for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and can help you identify high-efficiency filters. In most cases, a MERV rating of 11 or lower will suffice.
The ideal schedule for cleaning or replacing your air filter is based on several factors, like the filter design and MERV rating as well as the current indoor air quality. For conventional 1”-3” filters, most brands recommend replacement every 30-90 days. Pets, health conditions and even surrounding pollution sources can encourage replacing the filter more often.
Assuming the issue is not your body’s hydration, very dry air can irritate your throat and sinuses. Start thinking about getting a whole-home humidifier if you persistently struggle with a dry, itchy throat.
Your HVAC system extracts moisture as it functions, which results in situations where humidity levels are not balanced. Portable humidifiers can solve humidity concerns in a single room or small space, but a central humidifier ensures balanced humidity throughout the entire structure— home or business.
For most people, comfortable humidity levels fall between 30-60%. These levels are especially hard to retain in the winter, as freezing air does not hold onto moisture as well as warm air. What’s more, your furnace displaces moisture by creating hot, dry heat.
The smartest way to determine an appropriate whole-house humidifier is using this simple formula: Total square footage X ceiling height. This will help ascertain how many gallons of water each hour is needed to balance humidity.
You should also consider your finances, as a humidifier needs service just like any other mechanical products.
While specific amounts depend on the model, whole-house humidifiers average between 1.5 to 12 gallons per day. As you can imagine, drier environments will use more water to keep humidity stable.
Regular preventive maintenance is often vital for sustainable equipment efficiency, and your humidifier is no exception. The humidifier’s reservoir should be frequently drained and cleaned to prevent mold.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas produced by partial fuel combustionthat is typically caused by limited access to oxygen. Appliances relying on natural gas, charcoal, wood or kerosene are common sources of CO gas, especially if they are not running correctly or have been installed improperly. CO is toxic to the body and is fatal at high levels or extended exposure.
Initial symptoms such as nausea and fatigue are often wrongly diagnosed as a result of the flu. But CO gas exposure can advance, oftentimes leading to confusion, organ damage or even death. Other symptoms include:
Yes. Eliminating carbon monoxide should be a priority because of the jeopardy it poses to your health and well-being. CO gas can be encountered in any Edmonton home or commercial property, making effective ventilation and prevention tactics universally beneficial.
Prevention is the best place to start. A few safety precautions to take include:
If carbon monoxide has been found, you should promptly vacate the building and call the fire department and utility provider. If a leak is discovered, you should then contact a dependable HVAC company for repairs.
If an air freshener isn’t doing the trick, there may be microbes or contaminants nearby producing the unpleasant odor. Bacteria and mold are typical sources, but they can be fixed with the sanitation properties of a germicidal UV light. They are really effective against odor-producing microorganisms.
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